rebluing
Restoring barrel finish
Rebluing is the process of restoring the protective blue-black finish on a gun barrel or other steel firearm parts.
The original bluing—a controlled oxidation that prevents rust—wears away with use and handling.
Gunsmiths reblue weapons to restore both appearance and corrosion resistance: The old revolver needed rebluing after years of neglect.
Bring to completion
- coatingApplied surface covering
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- storageSpace for keeping goods
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- ironElement twenty-six
- alloyMetallic combination
- patinaSurface film from aging
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
corrosion · tarnish · tempering · quenching · forge · annealing · metallurgy · ferrous
Projectile weapon using explosives
- gunsmithFirearms repair specialist
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
frame · action · shotgun · rifle · revolver · pistol · sidearm
Old valued collectible
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
- refurbishRestore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- matchingIdentical in appearance
conservation · revitalize · renew · repair · overhaul · touch-up
Smoothing by friction
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- strippingRemoving outer layers
- buffingFriction-based shine work
cleaning · solvent · acetone · steel-wool · abrasive · wire-brush · inspection
Losing electrons chemically
- immersionState of being submerged
- applicationFormal request document
- timingArt of choosing moments
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
finish
Bring to completion
- coatingApplied surface covering
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
oxidation · corrosion · tarnish · tempering · quenching · forge · annealing · metallurgy · ferrous
firearm
Projectile weapon using explosives
- gunsmithFirearms repair specialist
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
cylinder · frame · action · shotgun · rifle · revolver · pistol · sidearm
antique
Old valued collectible
- refinishingRestoring a worn surface
- refurbishRestore worn items
- reconditionRestore to good condition
matching · conservation · revitalize · renew · repair · overhaul · touch-up
polishing
Smoothing by friction
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- degreasingRemoving oily substances
- strippingRemoving outer layers
buffing · cleaning · solvent · acetone · steel-wool · abrasive · wire-brush · inspection
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- immersionState of being submerged
- applicationFormal request document
- timingArt of choosing moments
rebluingnickel plating
Applying metallic layer electrolytically
chrome plating · silver plating · gold plating · copper plating · silvering
blue, bluish, bluer, blueness, bluest, blueish, blueing, bluing